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Virginia Home Fire Campaign

The Home Fire Campaign helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms in homes that don't have them, and by educating people about home fire safety.
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Do You Need a Smoke Alarm?

 If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install a smoke alarm, the Red Cross may be able to help.

Learn More and Request a Smoke Alarm

The Red Cross Responds to a Home Fire or Other Disaster About Every 10 Minutes.

In Virginia, the Red Cross and its partners have:
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Saved 45 lives

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Installed 56,197+ free smoke alarms

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Trained 49,050+ people in Preparedness Programs

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Made 28,789+ households safer

Just One Day of Your Life Can Change Someone Else’s Forever

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Home fires claim seven lives every day, but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half.

That’s why the American Red Cross is rallying volunteers to install free smoke alarms nationwide, as part of our Sound the Alarm events.

This year we’ll install free smoke alarms, create escape plans and share fire safety information. 

Join us for a rewarding day at a Sound the Alarm event near you. Make an even greater impact and donate to help families prepare for, respond to and recover from home fires. 

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Thank You to all of the Volunteers, Partners and Donors Who Have Helped Us Sound the Alarm

How You Can Get Involved

Help the Red Cross Sound the Alarm about home fire safety by volunteering and providing financial support.
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Volunteer to help families affected by home fires. *Not available in all locations.

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Donate to support Home Fire Relief and help save lives. 

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Don't Forget These 2 Simple Steps to Help Keep Your Family Safe

Prepare your family against home fires today.
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Practice a 2-minute fire escape drill
Learn How
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Test your smoke alarms monthly
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Get Involved and Help Save Lives

Engage your organization to help implement fire safety programs in your community.

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Prepare, respond and help families recover from home fires.

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